CVE-2024-25026

Name: CVE-2024-25026
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-25T13:15:51.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-25026 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, 9.0 and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.4 are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, 9.0 and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.4 are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 281516.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.25
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.5.19
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 17.0.0.3, <= 24.0.0.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/281516VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149330Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/281516VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149330Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25026?

How severe is CVE-2024-25026?

CVE-2024-25026 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25026?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-25026?

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Source: NVD / NIST